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Olympic Dreams: Assembling History’s Greatest Men’s Medley Relays<\/strong><\/p>\n

The countdown to the Olympic Games<\/strong><\/a> in Tokyo, albeit delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, is under the 100-day mark. In three months, the cauldron will be lit, kicking off more than two weeks of competition, including nine days of swimming action. The Swimming World<\/em> team has its credentials nailed down and is eager to provide coverage of the various storylines.<\/p>\n

As competition approaches, Swimming World<\/em> has planned some historical pieces that not only appreciate the past, but hopefully will encourage debate and thought. In the weeks ahead, Swimming World<\/em> will produce a short series that looks at the relay events contested at the Olympic Games and examines certain countries\u2019 best all-time squads. What does that mean? It is not an exercise in selecting the best relay that existed, but a fun experiment crossing generations and eras.<\/p>\n

The series opens with the men\u2019s 400 medley relay. Some countries may have multiple entries since their success allows for it. If a country has three superb legs, but is missing a legitimately stellar fourth leg, you will not see its inclusion. The goal is to provide only the most spectacular options.<\/p>\n

We encourage our readers to weigh in with their opinions, or to simply consider what is presented for personal reflection. We also suggest not getting caught up in only the current era, which boasts the fastest times based \u2013 simply \u2013 on the evolution of athletes, training techniques, equipment and facilities. We encourage our readers to take a broader view, and to appreciate history and the growth of the sport over time.<\/p>\n

400 Medley Relay (All-Time Lineups)<\/h2>\n
\"MIchael

Michael Phelps<\/p><\/div>\n

USA #1<\/h3>\n

Aaron Peirsol (Backstroke)
\nJohn Hencken (Breaststroke)
\nMichael Phelps (Butterfly)
\nJohnny Weissmuller (Freestyle)<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> This relay has it all. Each member is an Olympic gold medalist in his 100-meter stroke, with Peirsol, Phelps (three-peat) and Weissmuller all repeating. Hencken, meanwhile, captured gold and bronze in the 100 breaststroke in his two Olympiads. Not surprisingly, all set world records in their respective events and demonstrated longevity.<\/p>\n

\"Alexander

Alexander Popov<\/p><\/div>\n

Soviet Union\/Russia<\/h3>\n

Igor Polyanksy
\nRoman Sludnov
\nDenis Pankratov
\nAlexander Popov<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Unlike the United States\u2019 top relay, the Soviet Union\/Russia entry is comprised of athletes who competed from the late 1980s onward. The weakest link is the breaststroke leg, and all Sludnov did was become the first man to crack the minute barrier. Having sprint king Popov on the anchor leg is a major boost.<\/p>\n

\"Duke

Duke Kahanamoku. Photo Courtesy: International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)<\/p><\/div>\n

USA #2<\/h3>\n

Adolph Kiefer
\nSteve Lundquist
\nMark Spitz
\nDuke Kahanamoku<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> The most obvious part of the squad is Spitz, which means the man who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich couldn\u2019t even break onto his country\u2019s A relay. Because he competed in the 1930s, Kiefer does not receive the credit he deserves. The backstroke star was well ahead of his time.<\/p>\n

\"Michael

Photo Courtesy:<\/p><\/div>\n

Australia #1<\/h3>\n

David Theile
\nChristian Sprenger
\nMichael Klim
\nMike Wenden<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> The strength of this relay sits in the bookends, as Theile was a two-time Olympic titlist in the 100 backstroke while Wenden was the gold medallist over 100m and 200m freestyle in 1968. Klim was known for being a superb relay contributor during his career, having set the world 100m freestyle record leading Australia off to upset victory over the USA in the 4x100m freestyle at Sydney 2000.<\/p>\n

\"Matt

Photo Courtesy: Swimming World Archive<\/p><\/div>\n

USA #3<\/h3>\n

John Naber
\nBrendan Hansen
\nPablo Morales
\nMatt Biondi<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Like the first two American relays, every member of this quartet was a world-record holder during his career, with Naber, Morales and Biondi earning individual gold medals on the Olympic stage. The four men respectively attended USC, Texas, Stanford and Cal, making for some good trash-talk sessions during relay-exchange practice.<\/p>\n

\"Brent

Photo Courtesy: Swimming Canada<\/p><\/div>\n

Canada<\/h3>\n

Mark Tewksbury
\nVictor Davis
\nBruce Robertson
\nBrent Hayden<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Canada puts together a sneaky strong relay, with 1992 Olympic champion Tewksbury jumpstarting the squad. Victor Davis, who died tragically young, was a phenomenal racer who would likely serve as the guy who ignites a fire on the deck before the race, while Brent Hayden stacks up as world 100 freestyle champion of 2007.<\/p>\n

\"Kosuke

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Japan<\/h3>\n

Masaji Kiyokawa
\nKosuke Kitajima
\nTakashi Ishimoto
\nYasuji Miyazaki<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Ishimoto was a multi-time world-record setter in the 100 butterfly, but the event was not part of the Olympic program during his heyday in the 1950s. Having Kitajima on the breaststroke leg is as reliable as it gets.<\/p>\n

\"Caeleb

Caeleb Dressel. Photo Courtesy: Patrick B. Kraemer<\/p><\/div>\n

USA #4<\/h3>\n

Warren Kealoha
\nChet Jastremski
\nCaeleb Dressel
\nJim Montgomery<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Kealoha is probably the eyebrow-raising name on this relay, but he was a two-time Olympic champion in the 1920s and going back-to-back is an impressive feat regardless of the era. Based on his back-to-back world titles and world record last summer, Dressel earned the butterfly slot over several elite names, including Ian Crocker.<\/p>\n

\"Geoff

Photo Courtesy: Peter H.Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Australia #2<\/h3>\n

John Monckton
\nBrenton Rickard
\nGeoff Huegill
\nJohn Devitt<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> John Devitt, the world-record holder and Olympic champion in controversial circumstances in 1960<\/a>, handles the anchor leg for this Aussie unit, which is solid but a clear step below the primary relay.<\/p>\n

Odds and Ends<\/h2>\n

The truth is, we could have fielded additional United States squads, but a line must be drawn somewhere. Not shockingly, some big names were left off these all-time relays, a situation which speaks to the incredible depth of Team USA through the years. Surely, opinions will differ and our readers are encouraged to suggest changes they feel are warranted.<\/p>\n

South Africa, Hungary and Great Britain were all considered for inclusion, but the lack of a top-flight backstroker kept them on the outside. South Africa would have followed its backstroker with Cameron van der Burgh<\/strong>, Chad Le Clos<\/strong> and Jonty Skinner<\/strong>. As for Hungary, Norbert Rozsa<\/strong> would have been the likely choice for the breaststroke leg, with Laszlo Cseh<\/strong> and Alfred Hajos<\/strong> handling the butterfly and freestyle duties. For Great Britain, its obvious strength would have been Adam Peaty<\/strong>, who has defined greatness in the breaststroke.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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